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T1 Watercolour for Beginners
Level: Beginners - with Jon Martin
Course Description
This course will introduce you to Watercolours and give you a good grounding in basic drawing skills and watercolour techniques. You will learn to apply the same basic steps to any watercolour painting to achieve great results. In this beginner's course, you will learn the joy of working with watercolour to create lovely paintings. You will learn about the essential materials and techniques of watercolour painting and how to apply these when creating your paintings. About the tutor: Jon Martin was born in the UK but spent his formative years on a farm in Tasmania, where the vast landscapes ignited his early interest in art. Recognized for his exceptional drawing skills during his school years, Jon's artistic journey took a significant turn a decade ago when he was inspired by a renowned contemporary watercolour artist to explore the world of watercolours. For the past ten years, watercolour painting has been Jon's driving passion. His journey began with intensive learning under the guidance of an international artist for eight years. Additionally, he has enriched his skills by attending numerous workshops over the last four years. This blend of formal mentorship and continuous education has allowed Jon to develop a unique and masterful style. Jon has been actively exhibiting his work for the past four years, during which he has received awards, recognizing his talent and dedication. What to bring: Paints: Windsor and Newton brand 5ml tubes - Cotman brand perfect - Ultramarine Blue - Cobalt Blue - Alizarin Crimson - Raw Sienna - Burnt Sienna - Yellow Ochre - Aureolin Other colours can be bought on the go 2 x sheets of watercolour paper - Saunders Rough 300gsm (Note – it is important to buy good quality Watercolour paper as the poor quality paper will leave students feeling frustrated when learning the techniques.) A board to support your paper about 40 x 50 cm, mdf Masking tape An old towel Synthetic brushes - Round size 8 and 12, Neef 970 brand is perfect (Oxlades) A hake brush 30cm wide A water container Spray bottle A box of tissues 2b pencil eraser sharpener Watercolour palette 1 x set of mop brushes 1 x rigger brush 1 x Chinese brush
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Terms and Conditions
A 20% administration fee applies to cancellations made before the beginning of the term. No refund will be given once the term has started. Participants in the term courses must be 18+ unless attending the After School or School Holiday workshops. Classes are not held on public holidays. Course start and finishing dates may vary due to public holidays and the availability of the course tutor. A full refund will only be given if a course is cancelled by the Tresillian Arts Centre. A refund will only be given if you have a medical certificate for the dates you have missed. No pro-rata payments are available for term courses or if classes are unattended by the student.
